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Establishment GOP to Tea Party: We’re Just Not That Into You

Originally published February 6, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. 2 Comments

Establishment GOP to Tea Party: We’re Just Not That Into You

This article is for any grassroots organizations who still think working with Republican leadership is the way to change the political landscape for the better: You’d have to be intentionally oblivious to be unaware that the Republican Party powers-that-be and the associated high rollers who fund the Party and the candidates it fields have a […]

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“Tea Party” People: See Anything Wrong With This Email?

Originally published September 1, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 1, 2011. 8 Comments

“Tea Party” People: See Anything Wrong With This Email?

A snapshot of an email received by GiN’s Norlyn and forwarded to me is included below for readers’ consideration. Norlyn’s included note… “Start here. Note the ‘From’, the speakers, and the ‘paid for by’. Does anyone else see a problem here? Anyone?”   Linda and I have the same questions. What say YOU?    

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Sometimes No is the Right Answer

Originally published April 10, 2010, By Linda. Updated November 16, 2012. Leave a Comment

Sometimes No is the Right Answer

Have you been frustrated with attempts by progressives of every stripe to portray Republicans as the Party of No?  They contend the Republicans in Congress have refused to offer any constructive suggestions concerning how health care costs that are spiraling out of control can be reduced.  According to progressives, Congressional Republicans have had only one […]

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